Husson University – Bangor

Doctorate

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – 148 Credits

This entry-level professional degree prepares students for licensure as practicing pharmacists. Students are required to complete two years of undergraduate pre-pharmacy coursework before applying. Coursework emphasizes chemical science application, understanding drug actions, basic administrative sciences, patient care and drug therapy, and experiential components.

We offer pathways for both high school graduates and transfer students:

• Through the six-year PharmD/Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences program, you’ll enter as a first-year student in the Health Sciences program, and after meeting the admissions requirements after your first two years, you’ll enter into the professional phase of the PharmD program. This pathway works for both transfer students from a 2- or 4- year institution who have not met the program prerequisites and recent high school graduates.
• Students who are transferring from another 2- or 4-year institution and have met all program prerequisites may apply directly to the PharmD program.

THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum for the PharmD degree program includes advanced pharmacy classes, labs and clinical experiences. You’ll take a diverse array of courses, from pharmacy law and clinical drug interactions to medical biochemistry and pharmacy practice management, in order to prepare for practice in a wide variety of clinical and research career settings.

PHARMACY

The Pharm.D. is a four-year, 145-credit hour doctoral program, requiring two years or more of undergraduate “pre-pharmacy” coursework. Students have the option of earning a four-year B.S. degree in a variety of areas, but only two years’ worth of pre-pharmacy coursework is necessary before entering the Pharm.D. program. Please click here for a list of required pre-pharmacy courses.

The Husson University School of Pharmacy prides itself on small class sizes, admitting 65 students each year and more than half of the 145 credits are taken in class sizes of 20 or less.

APPLY NOW

Application to the program must be completed using the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) administered by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. To find out more information or begin the application process, go to http://www.pharmcas.org

For additional information about the pharmacy program at Husson University, go to https://www.husson.edu/pharmacy.

Entry Into the 4-Year PharmD Program

Candidates who hold earned undergraduate or graduate degrees or hold sufficient undergraduate credits in science or related fields of study may apply directly into the four-year professional PharmD program. For more information, click here to go to the Admissions to Pharmacy link or call 207.973.1019. For information on the tuition rate for the PharmD program, please click here.

Cost of attendance: https://www.husson.edu/pharmacy/about-the-school-of-pharmacy/cost-of-attendance

With respect to 34 CFR §668.43, Husson University School of Pharmacy’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).  Students graduating from Husson University’s  ACPE accredited Pharmacy Program are eligible to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) https://nabp.pharmacy/.

Applications are completed through PharmCAS.org.

Pharm D/Pharmacy MBA – Husson DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

Research has shown that pharmacists who have earned dual degrees are more satisfied with their educational experience and have higher starting salaries. Husson University’s School of Pharmacy offers students the opportunity to pursue an MBA in approximately the same amount of time it takes to earn a PharmD.

PharmD/MBA

With a PharmD/MBA – General or PharmD/MBA – Healthcare Management degree from Husson, students receive the education and hands-on skills necessary to pursue competitive management and administrative positions in pharmacy, business, and healthcare. As the largest private College of Business in Maine, students benefit from a long tradition of excellence and a powerful network of business leaders in industries spanning the globe.

Graduates who earn a PharmD and MBA are positioned for leadership roles in the following areas:

• Hospital pharmacy operations
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing corporations
• Research and managed care departments
• State and federal healthcare agencies
• Pharmaceutical distribution organizations

To view curriculum for the PharmD/MBA – General program, and the PharmD/MBA – Healthcare Management program, follow this link.

APPLY FOR THE PHARMD/MBA PROGRAM

For more information

Name	Phone and Email	Address
Melissa RosenbergDirector of Admissions	207.404.5660 rosenbergm@husson.edu	121 O’Donnell Commons Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401